Serif Other Umda 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Outlast' by BoxTube Labs, 'Mexiland' by Grezline Studio, 'Herchey' by Ilham Herry, 'Volcano' by Match & Kerosene, 'FTY Galactic VanGuardian' by The Fontry, 'Obvia Narrow' by Typefolio, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, sports branding, packaging, western, athletic, poster, retro, tough, impact, nostalgia, ruggedness, branding, chamfered, beveled, angular, blocky, notched.
A heavy, angular serif display face with chamfered corners and pronounced wedge-like terminals. Strokes are monolinear and compact, with squared counters and frequent notch cuts that create a chiseled, mechanical silhouette. The design uses strong verticals, flat horizontals, and clipped curves, yielding a rugged, geometric rhythm that reads best at larger sizes. Numerals and capitals are especially block-forward, while the lowercase keeps similarly faceted construction with a sturdy, condensed feel in many letters.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and branding where impact is more important than long-form readability. It works well for sports identities, Western-themed materials, labels, and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, vintage display voice.
The overall tone is bold and assertive, with clear references to vintage Western and collegiate poster lettering. Its hard edges and carved detailing convey toughness and a workmanlike, no-nonsense attitude, leaning into retro display energy rather than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, carved-block look that nods to traditional Western and athletic lettering while maintaining a consistent geometric construction. Its exaggerated weight and chamfered detailing emphasize recognizability and attitude in short text settings.
Counters are generally rectangular and tight, giving the face a dense color on the line. Many joins and terminals appear intentionally cut back or stepped, producing a distinctive notched texture across words that becomes a key identifying feature in headings.